Senior Engineer, Model Validation

Raise; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Raise is seeking a Senior Engineer, Model Validation in Calgary, Alberta to review and validate power system models and PDUPs. You will be a subject matter expert and mentor others, developing validation guidelines and streamlining processes.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement with in-office presence on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and flexible Mondays and Fridays. The compensation package includes vacation, health and dental benefits, a pension plan, and professional development

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience in the electric utility industry with focus on power system models and PDUPs.
• Experience in transmission planning and customer access studies is an asset.
• Comprehensive understanding of Alberta's regulatory framework, Tariff and reliability standards.
• Proficient with PSSE for steady-state, dynamic, and EMT studies.
• Bachelor degree and PE license eligibility (APEGA).

Responsibilities

• Lead independent technical reviews and validation of project models used in power system studies.
• Validate model logic, data sources, methodologies and results for accuracy and robustness.
• Review and validate generator, plant, and network models including parameterization and control representations.
• Mentor engineers and reviewers in best practices for transmission modeling.

Skills

Power system modeling

PDUP validation

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.Sc. Electrical Engineering

APEGA P.Eng. eligibility

Tools

PSSE

Job description

Senior Engineer, Model Validation

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Raise is currently hiring a permanent, full-time Senior Engineer, Model Validation on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our client is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System.

Description

Reporting to the Manager, Project Engineering, our client is looking for a Senior Engineer, Model Validation to review and validate power system models and Project Data Update Packages (PDUPs). You will be a subject matter expert and go-to person for model validation related tasks and provide coaching and mentoring through internal training, creating guidelines, checklists and streamlining internal processes. In this position, you will be accountable for PDUP validation processes to ensure accuracy and consistency of the models submitted to for interconnection studies. You will play a critical role in reinforcing our technical strength in power system studies to ensure timely and quality delivery of project deliverables. You will work closely with Lead Engineers in the team, and other Senior and Principal Engineers across the organization as well as internal and external stakeholders as required on all matters related to project modelling. This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary. Our client also has paid vacation and flex time, health and dental benefits, mental health support, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and development opportunities as part of your overall compensation package.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent technical reviews and validation of project models, which will be utilized in power system studies, load flow, short-circuit, dynamic, and stability studies.
• Validate model logic, assumptions, data sources, methodologies, and results for accuracy, robustness, and fitness for intended use.
• Review and validate generator, plant, and network static and dynamic models, including parameterization and control representations.
• Validate line impedances (R, X, B), thermal ratings, and seasonal limits, transformer parameters (impedances, tap changers, phase shifters, grounding), substation configurations, breaker models, bus arrangements, and protection interfaces as required.
• Assess model convergences, numerical stability, and sensitivity to parameter variations.
• Interpret modeling results and clearly communicate implications, risks, sensitivities, and uncertainties to the market participants.
• Identify and mitigate model risk, escalating material issues that could impact project or system decisions to the external and internal teams.
• Establish and apply structured model validation frameworks, checklists, and peer-review protocols.
• Support development and validation of interconnection studies cases.
• Mentor other team engineers and reviewers in best practices for power system and transmission modeling.
• Actively participate in cross-functional technical groups and disseminate best practices and technical information to the Project Engineering team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience in the electric utility industry, with a focus on power system models and analysis, PDUPs creation, review and validation.
• Additional experience in transmission planning, power system operations and customer access studies will be an asset.
• Comprehensive understanding of the electricity sector regulatory framework in Alberta, Tariff, reliability standards, and transmission facilities.
• Proficient in power system study tools, especially good understanding of the PSSE based steady state, and dynamic and electromagnetic transient studies for interconnection purposes.
• Experience in developing and validating power system models for both Electromagnetic Transient and Phasor domain simulations will be an asset.
• Education and Certifications
• B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered with or eligible to be registered with APEGA (P.Eng.).

Additional Information

• Our client supports a hybrid work environment, where the team is in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays are flexible for where you work best.

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/